PMMH Laboratory
@pmmh-lab.bsky.social
Research unit on #physics and #mechanics of heterogeneous media
CNRS, ESPCI Paris-PSL, Sorbonne Université, Université Paris Cité
France
Home: www.pmmh.espci.fr
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CNRS, ESPCI Paris-PSL, Sorbonne Université, Université Paris Cité
France
Home: www.pmmh.espci.fr
🦣: mathstodon.xyz/@PMMH_lab
The PMMH seminar on Friday 7 November at 11:00 will host Christian Kurzthaler (MPI Dresden).
Microbes in motion: from surface interactions to porous media
Abstract below. Zoom link upon request.
Microbes in motion: from surface interactions to porous media
Abstract below. Zoom link upon request.
November 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The PMMH seminar on Friday 7 November at 11:00 will host Christian Kurzthaler (MPI Dresden).
Microbes in motion: from surface interactions to porous media
Abstract below. Zoom link upon request.
Microbes in motion: from surface interactions to porous media
Abstract below. Zoom link upon request.
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José BICO, formé à l'ESPCI et diplômé #Ingénieur en 1996 (#ESPCIAlum 111e promotion), professeur @espciparispsl.bsky.social et chercheur @pmmh-lab.bsky.social, a été élu Fellow de l'American Physical Society @apsphysics.bsky.social :
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Division of Statistical and Nonlinear Physics Fellowship
The American Physical Society is a nonprofit membership organization working to advance physics by fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and global community dedicated to science and society.
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October 24, 2025 at 10:38 AM
José BICO, formé à l'ESPCI et diplômé #Ingénieur en 1996 (#ESPCIAlum 111e promotion), professeur @espciparispsl.bsky.social et chercheur @pmmh-lab.bsky.social, a été élu Fellow de l'American Physical Society @apsphysics.bsky.social :
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Anke LINDNER & José BICO #ESPCIAlum élus Fellows de deux prestigieuses sociétés savantes !
Deux distinctions qui confirment l'envergure internationale du laboratoire de Physique & mécanique des milieux hétérogènes (PMMH) @pmmh-lab.bsky.social @espciparispsl.bsky.social @sorbonne-universite.fr
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Deux distinctions qui confirment l'envergure internationale du laboratoire de Physique & mécanique des milieux hétérogènes (PMMH) @pmmh-lab.bsky.social @espciparispsl.bsky.social @sorbonne-universite.fr
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Anke Lindner - Fellow, Elected 2025 - The Society of Rheology
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October 24, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Anke LINDNER & José BICO #ESPCIAlum élus Fellows de deux prestigieuses sociétés savantes !
Deux distinctions qui confirment l'envergure internationale du laboratoire de Physique & mécanique des milieux hétérogènes (PMMH) @pmmh-lab.bsky.social @espciparispsl.bsky.social @sorbonne-universite.fr
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Deux distinctions qui confirment l'envergure internationale du laboratoire de Physique & mécanique des milieux hétérogènes (PMMH) @pmmh-lab.bsky.social @espciparispsl.bsky.social @sorbonne-universite.fr
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The 2025-2026 PMMH internships booklet is ready! https://www.pmmh.espci.fr/Internships-at-PMMH
October 21, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The 2025-2026 PMMH internships booklet is ready! https://www.pmmh.espci.fr/Internships-at-PMMH
The PMMH seminar at 11am on Friday 10 Oct will be given by Florence Bertails-Descoubes (INRIA, Grenoble) and Sébastien Neukirch (Institut d'Alembert, Sorbonne Université). The talk will be in French.
Title: Elastic Rods made easy with a Noether invariant
Abstract follows. Zoom link upon request.
Title: Elastic Rods made easy with a Noether invariant
Abstract follows. Zoom link upon request.
October 8, 2025 at 9:41 PM
The PMMH seminar at 11am on Friday 10 Oct will be given by Florence Bertails-Descoubes (INRIA, Grenoble) and Sébastien Neukirch (Institut d'Alembert, Sorbonne Université). The talk will be in French.
Title: Elastic Rods made easy with a Noether invariant
Abstract follows. Zoom link upon request.
Title: Elastic Rods made easy with a Noether invariant
Abstract follows. Zoom link upon request.
On Friday 3 Oct 11am, PMMH will host Antoine Sanner, ETH Zürich, who will talk about
How random roughness arrests cracks in the contact of soft solids and the fracture of spring networks
Abstract follows. Zoom link upon request.
How random roughness arrests cracks in the contact of soft solids and the fracture of spring networks
Abstract follows. Zoom link upon request.
October 1, 2025 at 8:47 PM
On Friday 3 Oct 11am, PMMH will host Antoine Sanner, ETH Zürich, who will talk about
How random roughness arrests cracks in the contact of soft solids and the fracture of spring networks
Abstract follows. Zoom link upon request.
How random roughness arrests cracks in the contact of soft solids and the fracture of spring networks
Abstract follows. Zoom link upon request.
Our seminar will be given by Antoine Deblais of the University of Amsterdam, who will talk about the locomotion and particle collection by active, polymer-like worms on 26/9 at 11am.
Title:
Locomotion and Particle Collection by Active Polymerlike Worms
Abstract below. Zoom link upon request.
Title:
Locomotion and Particle Collection by Active Polymerlike Worms
Abstract below. Zoom link upon request.
September 22, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Our seminar will be given by Antoine Deblais of the University of Amsterdam, who will talk about the locomotion and particle collection by active, polymer-like worms on 26/9 at 11am.
Title:
Locomotion and Particle Collection by Active Polymerlike Worms
Abstract below. Zoom link upon request.
Title:
Locomotion and Particle Collection by Active Polymerlike Worms
Abstract below. Zoom link upon request.
On Friday 19 Sept at 11am, PMMH will host Anaïs Gauthier (IPR Rennes & CNRS) who will talk about
Capillary choreographies at low-Friction interfaces
From Leidenfrost baths to soap films
Abstract below. Zoom link upon request
Capillary choreographies at low-Friction interfaces
From Leidenfrost baths to soap films
Abstract below. Zoom link upon request
September 15, 2025 at 8:44 PM
On Friday 19 Sept at 11am, PMMH will host Anaïs Gauthier (IPR Rennes & CNRS) who will talk about
Capillary choreographies at low-Friction interfaces
From Leidenfrost baths to soap films
Abstract below. Zoom link upon request
Capillary choreographies at low-Friction interfaces
From Leidenfrost baths to soap films
Abstract below. Zoom link upon request
PMMH will resume its general seminar on Friday 5 Sept at 11:00 with Irène Nagle of TU Delft, Netherlands, who will speak about
Mechanics of collagen networks with active cellular inclusions. Abstract follows, Zoom link on request.
Mechanics of collagen networks with active cellular inclusions. Abstract follows, Zoom link on request.
September 2, 2025 at 5:06 PM
PMMH will resume its general seminar on Friday 5 Sept at 11:00 with Irène Nagle of TU Delft, Netherlands, who will speak about
Mechanics of collagen networks with active cellular inclusions. Abstract follows, Zoom link on request.
Mechanics of collagen networks with active cellular inclusions. Abstract follows, Zoom link on request.
Friday's seminar (11 July) is the last of the season, and it will be given by
Vincent Craig, professor at Department of Materials Physics at the Australian National University on
Underscreening Stable colloidal systems at very high electrolyte concentrations
Abstract below. Zoom link on request.
Vincent Craig, professor at Department of Materials Physics at the Australian National University on
Underscreening Stable colloidal systems at very high electrolyte concentrations
Abstract below. Zoom link on request.
July 9, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Friday's seminar (11 July) is the last of the season, and it will be given by
Vincent Craig, professor at Department of Materials Physics at the Australian National University on
Underscreening Stable colloidal systems at very high electrolyte concentrations
Abstract below. Zoom link on request.
Vincent Craig, professor at Department of Materials Physics at the Australian National University on
Underscreening Stable colloidal systems at very high electrolyte concentrations
Abstract below. Zoom link on request.
The PMMH seminar on Friday 27 June will be given by Daegyoum Kim, professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) on
Fluid-dynamic barrier for porosity-based propulsion and transport
Abstract below. Zoom link upon request.
Fluid-dynamic barrier for porosity-based propulsion and transport
Abstract below. Zoom link upon request.
June 26, 2025 at 11:39 AM
The PMMH seminar on Friday 27 June will be given by Daegyoum Kim, professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) on
Fluid-dynamic barrier for porosity-based propulsion and transport
Abstract below. Zoom link upon request.
Fluid-dynamic barrier for porosity-based propulsion and transport
Abstract below. Zoom link upon request.
The PMMH seminar on Fri 20 June will be given at 11am by Bojan Guzina, Dept of Civil, Environmental & Geo-Engineering, Univ of Minnesota
Modified error-in-constitutive-relation (MECR) framework for the characterization of linear viscoelastic solids
Abstract below, Zoom link on request.
Modified error-in-constitutive-relation (MECR) framework for the characterization of linear viscoelastic solids
Abstract below, Zoom link on request.
June 19, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The PMMH seminar on Fri 20 June will be given at 11am by Bojan Guzina, Dept of Civil, Environmental & Geo-Engineering, Univ of Minnesota
Modified error-in-constitutive-relation (MECR) framework for the characterization of linear viscoelastic solids
Abstract below, Zoom link on request.
Modified error-in-constitutive-relation (MECR) framework for the characterization of linear viscoelastic solids
Abstract below, Zoom link on request.
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Benoît Roman – CNRS Silver Medal
Research director at @pmmh-lab.bsky.social , Benoît Roman is recognized for his work in experimental mechanics, focusing on shape-force interactions and adaptive thin materials.
Research director at @pmmh-lab.bsky.social , Benoît Roman is recognized for his work in experimental mechanics, focusing on shape-force interactions and adaptive thin materials.
June 17, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Benoît Roman – CNRS Silver Medal
Research director at @pmmh-lab.bsky.social , Benoît Roman is recognized for his work in experimental mechanics, focusing on shape-force interactions and adaptive thin materials.
Research director at @pmmh-lab.bsky.social , Benoît Roman is recognized for his work in experimental mechanics, focusing on shape-force interactions and adaptive thin materials.
Benoit Roman (right), CNRS research scientist at PMMH and a member of the MecaWet team, has just been awarded the #CNRS Silver Medal. As a specialist in experimental mechanics involving large geometric deformations, he is recognized for his outstanding contributions to the field. Congratulations!
June 17, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Benoit Roman (right), CNRS research scientist at PMMH and a member of the MecaWet team, has just been awarded the #CNRS Silver Medal. As a specialist in experimental mechanics involving large geometric deformations, he is recognized for his outstanding contributions to the field. Congratulations!
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Félicitations à Chloé GRAZON (124e), Grégoire LEMOULT (125e), Nicolas MARTIN (126e) et Guillaume GINES (Chargé de recherche CNRS au Laboratoire @gulliver-lab.bsky.social @espciparispsl.bsky.social), lauréats de la Médaille de bronze 2025 du @cnrs.fr .
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Le CNRS dévoile ses médaillés de bronze 2025
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June 17, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Félicitations à Chloé GRAZON (124e), Grégoire LEMOULT (125e), Nicolas MARTIN (126e) et Guillaume GINES (Chargé de recherche CNRS au Laboratoire @gulliver-lab.bsky.social @espciparispsl.bsky.social), lauréats de la Médaille de bronze 2025 du @cnrs.fr .
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Félicitations également à Benoît ROMAN (Directeur de recherche CNRS au laboratoire @pmmh-lab.bsky.social @espciparispsl.bsky.social), lauréat de la Médaille d'argent 2025 du @cnrs.fr.
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Le CNRS dévoile ses médaillés d’argent 2025
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June 17, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Félicitations également à Benoît ROMAN (Directeur de recherche CNRS au laboratoire @pmmh-lab.bsky.social @espciparispsl.bsky.social), lauréat de la Médaille d'argent 2025 du @cnrs.fr.
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by Camille Rambert, Philippe Claudin (PMMH) and co-authors.
by Camille Rambert, Philippe Claudin (PMMH) and co-authors.
Le mystère des mini-dunes élucidé
Les mini-dunes de sable parsèment plages et déserts. Mais leur origine restait énigmatique. À partir de mesures dans le désert, des physiciens ont conçu un modèle expliquant leur formation – avec des surprises à la clé.
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June 13, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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by Camille Rambert, Philippe Claudin (PMMH) and co-authors.
by Camille Rambert, Philippe Claudin (PMMH) and co-authors.
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PMMH seminar
www.pmmh.espci.fr/Seminaires.
Daniel Tam of TU Delft
Fluid mechanics at biological interfaces : from membranes to motile organisms
Zoom on demand
www.pmmh.espci.fr/Seminaires.
Daniel Tam of TU Delft
Fluid mechanics at biological interfaces : from membranes to motile organisms
Zoom on demand
Séminaires PMMH
Physique et Mécanique des Milieux Hétérogènes
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June 12, 2025 at 3:22 PM
PMMH seminar
www.pmmh.espci.fr/Seminaires.
Daniel Tam of TU Delft
Fluid mechanics at biological interfaces : from membranes to motile organisms
Zoom on demand
www.pmmh.espci.fr/Seminaires.
Daniel Tam of TU Delft
Fluid mechanics at biological interfaces : from membranes to motile organisms
Zoom on demand
This week's PMMH seminar will be given on Friday 6 June at 11am by Vincent Bertin of IUSTI, Université d’Aix-Marseille, on
Lubrication Transition and Viscous Adhesion
Abstract follows. Zoom link upon request.
Lubrication Transition and Viscous Adhesion
Abstract follows. Zoom link upon request.
June 2, 2025 at 6:55 PM
This week's PMMH seminar will be given on Friday 6 June at 11am by Vincent Bertin of IUSTI, Université d’Aix-Marseille, on
Lubrication Transition and Viscous Adhesion
Abstract follows. Zoom link upon request.
Lubrication Transition and Viscous Adhesion
Abstract follows. Zoom link upon request.
Comment naissent les dunes : un modèle pour comprendre les formes sableuses de taille métrique
https://www.espci.psl.eu/fr/actualites/2025/comment-naissent-les-dunes-un-modele-pour
Photo : J.M. Nield (Univ. Southampton)
https://www.espci.psl.eu/fr/actualites/2025/comment-naissent-les-dunes-un-modele-pour
Photo : J.M. Nield (Univ. Southampton)
May 28, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Comment naissent les dunes : un modèle pour comprendre les formes sableuses de taille métrique
https://www.espci.psl.eu/fr/actualites/2025/comment-naissent-les-dunes-un-modele-pour
Photo : J.M. Nield (Univ. Southampton)
https://www.espci.psl.eu/fr/actualites/2025/comment-naissent-les-dunes-un-modele-pour
Photo : J.M. Nield (Univ. Southampton)
Jishen's Tête de Moine #onthecover of #PRL ! 🙌 a PMMH-SIMM collaboration @espciparispsl.bsky.social 👉 doi.org/10.1103/Phys...
May 27, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Jishen's Tête de Moine #onthecover of #PRL ! 🙌 a PMMH-SIMM collaboration @espciparispsl.bsky.social 👉 doi.org/10.1103/Phys...
Jishen's Tête de Moine #onthecover of #PRL ! 🙌 a PMMH-SIMM collaboration @espciparispsl.bsky.social 👉 https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.134.208201#scrapethecheese
May 26, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Jishen's Tête de Moine #onthecover of #PRL ! 🙌 a PMMH-SIMM collaboration @espciparispsl.bsky.social 👉 https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.134.208201#scrapethecheese
The PMMH seminar at 11:00 on May 23 will be given by José Halloy (LIED, Univ. Paris Cité)
Energy Transition and Earth System Dynamics: Quantifying Long-Term Sustainability Trajectories for Human Societies
Abstract below. Zoom link upon request.
Energy Transition and Earth System Dynamics: Quantifying Long-Term Sustainability Trajectories for Human Societies
Abstract below. Zoom link upon request.
May 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
The PMMH seminar at 11:00 on May 23 will be given by José Halloy (LIED, Univ. Paris Cité)
Energy Transition and Earth System Dynamics: Quantifying Long-Term Sustainability Trajectories for Human Societies
Abstract below. Zoom link upon request.
Energy Transition and Earth System Dynamics: Quantifying Long-Term Sustainability Trajectories for Human Societies
Abstract below. Zoom link upon request.
The PMMH seminar on 18 April at 11am will be given by Olga Dudko from the University of California San Diego on the specificity and universality in neuronal communication.
Abstract below. Zoom link upon request.
Abstract below. Zoom link upon request.
April 14, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The PMMH seminar on 18 April at 11am will be given by Olga Dudko from the University of California San Diego on the specificity and universality in neuronal communication.
Abstract below. Zoom link upon request.
Abstract below. Zoom link upon request.
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🧊 A team of researchers, including Virgile Thiévenaz from the @pmmh-lab.bsky.social at ESPCI and @cnrs.fr, has just uncovered the mystery behind the shape of bubbles trapped in ice.
Their work is published in the journal PNAS.
Their work is published in the journal PNAS.
March 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🧊 A team of researchers, including Virgile Thiévenaz from the @pmmh-lab.bsky.social at ESPCI and @cnrs.fr, has just uncovered the mystery behind the shape of bubbles trapped in ice.
Their work is published in the journal PNAS.
Their work is published in the journal PNAS.